Summer's Jazz

© Monnie Ryan

Summer's Jazz

Uploaded: August 30, 2010 05:19:49

Description

Just can't get away from the huge dahlias that are in bloom now at Mill Creek Park -- and it won't be long till they're gone! Caught this brightly colored one yesterday with my macro lens. Happy Monday, everyone (if there is such a thing...)! ;-)

Comments

Ron McEwan August 30, 2010

Thanks for the uplift on this Monday morning Monnie. I can see this blown up to at least a 11X14 there is such depth here WTG #1303231

Gina Cormier August 30, 2010

Gorgeous colors and detail Monnie!!!!! #8870502

Mary Timman August 30, 2010

Outstanding color and detail! #8870517

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 30, 2010

Gorgeous floral, Monnie.

UB. #8870557

Jack Gaskin August 30, 2010

Another Dahlia another beauty.

The Alternative to Monday Morning is NOT GOOD .....
OR
If retired don't think about the days at all, works for me ........ If your really wild toss the wrist watch & cell phone in the Garbage Also, then your FREE FREE FREE........... No Watch, Never had a cell & don't want one.

Happy Shooting
Jack #8870578

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 30, 2010

Very pretty Monnie. I, too, love dahlias. #8870649

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 30, 2010

Good Monday Morning, Monnie...I like starting my Mondays off with a smile brought on by lavish color on a beautiful floral and I found my Monday Smile in this one, for sure! Great exploding Fall color, beautiful detail and good OH light...MCP blooms brightly...and if anyone will enjoy it fully til the last bloom is gone, it'll be you! Beautiful work. #8870683

Melissa G. Meiselman August 30, 2010

WOW!!! Stunning full frame shot of this beautiful dahlia taken with dazzling color and fine detail, Monnie!!!

Melissa #8870762

Jessica Jenney August 30, 2010

Beautiful radiant color and light with amazing detail, Monnie! #8870800

Marty Straub August 30, 2010

Wow, looks like shooting flames, Monnie. Hot colors in a cool photo. Love the unfolding center. #8871021

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 30, 2010

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Monnie, the colors and lighting are SUPERB, WTG!!! <>< #8871101

Rony Sagy August 30, 2010

What a spectacular burst of colors, Monnie. Fantastic capture. #8871188

Douglas Pignet August 30, 2010

They just keel getting better Monnie, another lovely capture of this colorful dalhia's #8871202

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 30, 2010

Gorgeous colors and details, Monnie. A real beauty. #8871231

Mike Clime August 30, 2010

Wow, this one is fantastic! Wonderful colors and details! #8871295

Nancy J. Locke August 30, 2010

GLORIOUS CAPTURE, Monnie!!! PERFECT!!!

YOU ROCK!!!

Cheers, Nancy J Locke #8871317

John Connolly August 30, 2010

Wonderful color and depth Monnie, a beautiful close up! #8871415

Ray Thoms August 30, 2010

What a gorgeous image Monnie!!!!! #8871462

Gord MacEachern August 30, 2010

Just gorgeous Monnie, very well done!! #8871517

David Phalen August 30, 2010

WOWZA The light and colors explode off my screen!! Beautiful work Monnie!!

Stay cool, relief comes on Friday!! #8871535

Susie Peek-Swint August 30, 2010

Beautiful light and capture Monnie ~ great shot! #8871561

Tammy Espino August 30, 2010

Keep taking them, each one is so different and beautiful!!! #8871657

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 30, 2010

This is stunning, Monnie! The colors just pop! (have to say I loved Jack's post today! tee hee) #8871737

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 30, 2010

Wow, wonderful color and details. Great shot! #8871928

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 30, 2010

Wonderful full frame of explosive color. #8872049

Dick W. Wyatt August 31, 2010

I had to put my sunglasses on just to look at this one.

Great colors. #8872325

Joy Rector August 31, 2010

outstanding #8872558

Carol Eade level-addict August 31, 2010

That's a real beauty and love the title, Monnie! #8872710

Millie A. Talarico level-classic September 01, 2010

Captivating beauty, nice macro, Monnie! #8876342

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic September 03, 2010

So incredibly beautiful. It is so vibrant with light. Beautiful work Monnie! #8880406

Susie Peek-Swint September 15, 2010

Many congrats Monnie ~ well done! #8902868

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010

FABULOUS, Monnie! It really is a sensational floral capture. Many congratulations on your superb Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8902994

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Monnie, VERY well deserved!! <>< #8903040

Tammy Espino September 15, 2010

Such an anwesome finalist! Congrats :) #8903063

Melissa G. Meiselman September 15, 2010

Gorgeous finalist, Congratulations!! #8903272

Ron McEwan September 15, 2010

Congratulation my friend. This is a sure winner in my book. And congrats on any others you may receive. #8903277

Sam Britt September 15, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Monnie!! #8905706

Julianne Bradford September 15, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Monnie! #8906327

Jessica Jenney September 16, 2010

Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist! #8908518

Julie Burnett September 16, 2010

Monnie, this is gorgeous!! Congratulations, and the best of luck! #8908664

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 16, 2010

Outstanding!! Big Congratulations on all your beautiful and well deserved finalists, Monnie!! WTG!!! #8909283

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8909777

Patti Coblentz September 16, 2010

So very beautiful, Monnie...it just radiates! Congratulations on your finalist...I hope we see this again :) #8910106

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8910366

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010


Outstanding Capture!!!!
Many Congrats for your Finalist!!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!

~J~ #8910431

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 20, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Monnie! #8919950

frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2010

Congratulations on this most beautiful Finalist my friend. Way to go. #8921020

Carol Eade level-addict September 21, 2010

A beautiful finalist, Monnie, warm congratulations! #8922535

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